Confirmation Preparation Course 2017
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Theme
The Christian Commitment
No. 25 I. SITUATION
The Confirmation Catechesis is a pathway in stages in which the kerygma of the Gospel is proclaimed in order to the
conversion.
At the same time, the Church also receives wealth from the catechized and grows from them, which is why catechesis leads.
also to the maturity of the community. Through Confirmation, the baptismal grace is perfected by receiving the Spirit.
Saint who roots more deeply in divine filiation, firmly incorporates Christ, enriches with a strength
special, and makes the bond with the
Church. In this way, the Christian commits even more, as a witness of Christ, to bring the faith to others with his testimony.
(cf. LG 11; CEC 1285 and 1316).
In the light of the word
Through these Bible verses, we will learn more about Christian commitment:
Romans 12:1-2
I urge you, therefore, brothers, by the great mercy of God, to offer your own bodies as a living
a living and holy sacrifice capable of pleasing Him; this worship is suitable for beings with reason. Do not follow the
current of the world we live in, but rather transform themselves from an inner renewal. Thus
they will know how to distinguish what is the will of God, what is good, what pleases Him, what is perfect.
2° Timoteo: 2,3
Endure hardships like a good soldier of Christ Jesus.
1 Timothy 4:12
Don't let them criticize you for being young. Try to be an example for believers in your way of speaking,
your conduct, your charity, your faith, and your irreproachable life.
1 Timothy 4:16
Take care of yourself and how you teach; persevere without getting discouraged, for by acting this way you will save yourself.
same and to those who listen to you.
WHAT IS THE CHRISTIAN COMMITMENT?
Through baptism, we unite with Christ and His Church, in which He lives and communicates with us, through union.
With Christ, we are constituted in the same as He is: Priest, Prophet, and King.
By being baptized, we acquire the commitment to live in love through this triple office.
Likewise, through Confirmation, the baptismal grace is perfected by receiving the Holy Spirit.
that roots more deeply in divine filiation, firmly incorporates Christ, enriches with
a special strength, and makes the connection with the Church stronger and more intimate. In this way, the
Cristiano is much more committed, as a witness of Christ, to bring the faith to others with his testimony.
(cf. LG 11; CEC 1285 and 1316).
That is to say, with this sacrament, the commitment made at our baptism is reaffirmed.
1. PRIESTLY OFFICE Lay tasks: All our 'works, prayers
(...)marital and family life, the everyday
work(...), if they are done in the Spirit, and even
A priest is one who offers the same trials of life if they are endured
sacrifices to God patiently, they become sacrifices
"spiritual, acceptable to God through Jesus Christ." (LG
Offering sacrifices to God is offering gifts. 34)
God. What pleasing sacrifices can we
What do we offer to God? What helps our The Holy Mass: because it is the best we can
closeness to Him? to offer. The holy Sacrifice of the Mass is offered
by the priest and offered together with him
for every faithful who participates in the celebration.
In this way, also the laity, as worshipers in every place
they act holily, consecrating the world itself to God.” (LG 34)
B. A priest is one who B. Priest is the one who is close
intercede for his people. to God
Being a priest means, in For this reason, it is of great importance
second place, to be an intercessor, importance of participating in the
present sentences and pleas for sacraments yes what us
the others. This can only be done they renew grace, strengthen
if others matter to me, if the our spirit and rekindle our
I understand what they are, if the relationship with Him.
I recognize as brothers.
2. PROPHETIC OFFICE
Our mission is to proclaim the gospel. The Good News!
Preaching of the Word Testimony of Life
of God Our actions and way of
Well, His Word is life, and in to live should be a constant
she has revealed herself to us from reflection of the love of God.
wonderful form. Preach the Gospel everywhere
So faith comes from hearing, and the moment and, if necessary, use
hear, by the word of God. the words” –San Francisco
. Romans 10:17 of Assisi.
Talevangelization, that is, the proclamation of Christ preached by the
testimony of life and by the word, acquires a specific characteristic and
a unique effectiveness due to the fact that it takes place under the conditions
the communities of the world." (LG 35)
3. ROYAL OFFICE
BEING KING LIKE JESUS EMBRACE CREATION
IN ALL ITS VALUE
That is to say, to live in service of
our neighbor. Therefore, the faithful must
Well, if I, the Lord and the to know the intimate nature of
Master, I have washed your... all creatures, their value and their
pies you also ordering to the glory of God.
you must wash your feet (LG 36)
unos a los otros.” (Jn 13,14)
WHOM ARE WE WITNESSES OF?
Jesus himself says: "FROM ME!", about his person, his power, his life, his ability to build humanity.
new, of rebuilding life, of building new relationships based on SERVICE, on BROTHERHOOD, on the
TRUE FRIENDSHIP. In LOVE.
TO BE A WITNESS OF CHRIST: YOU WILL BE A WITNESS TO OTHERS:
Feeling happy to be a Christian. Christ makes you so happy that you will infect others with it.
I want to bring Christ to everyone of your sincere joy and friendship.
parts. To love is to make the heart of the other yours, to think,
To be a witness to their love. love, act like JESUS.
By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.
- By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.